Slow-Cooker Flank Steak Tacos - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Slow-Cooker Flank Steak Tacos is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 130 calories, 11g protein, and 13g carbs per serving. Ready in 16 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pounds flank steak
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ cup water
- 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- ¾ cup pico de gallo
Instructions
- Place the flank steak in a slow-cooker. Sprinkle the meat with chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Pour the lime juice over the steak. Pour in the water.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until done. Shred the steak with a fork.
- Scoop about 1 ½ ounces steak into each tortilla. Top each taco with 1 tablespoon pico de gallo.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm all ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe is gluten-free.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Slow-Cooker Flank Steak Tacos contribute to your health goals:
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Slow-Cooker Flank Steak Tacos can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Slow-Cooker Flank Steak Tacos recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 130 calories per serving with 11g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 16 minutes total. Prep time is 16 minutes. It makes 12 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 130 calories, 11g protein (34%), 13g carbs, 4g fat. Plus 2g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. At 130 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 12 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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